2021 LMIA: Hire a Temporary Foreign Worker in a High-Wage or Low-Wage Position

These changes are part of regular policy reviews to ensure that the TFWP

  • continues to work within its intended purpose, and
  • is only used by employers to fill a position when qualified Canadians or Permanent Residents are not available.

The wage being offered for the position will determine if you need to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment under the Stream for High-wage Positions or the Stream for Low-wage Positions, each with their own requirements.

If you are offering a wage to a temporary foreign worker that is:

  • at or above the provincial or territorial median hourly wage, you must apply under the Stream for high-wage positions
  • below the provincial or territorial median hourly wage, you must apply under the Stream for low-wage positions
Median hourly wages by province or territory
Province/Territory Median hourly wages prior to May 11, 2020
2018 wage
Median hourly wages as of May 11, 2020
2019 wage
Alberta $26.67 $27.28
British Columbia $23.98 $25.00
Manitoba $21.00 $21.60
New Brunswick $20.00 $20.12
Newfoundland and Labrador $22.00 $23.00
Northwest Territories $34.00 $34.36
Nova Scotia $20.00 $20.00
Nunavut $30.00 $32.00
Ontario $23.08 $24.04
Prince Edward Island $19.49 $20.00
Quebec $22.00 $23.08
Saskatchewan $24.52 $24.55
Yukon $30.00 $30.00

Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, 2018 and 2019

admin

Recent Posts

B.C. Introduces Measures to Align with New International Student Regulations

The Province will begin issuing provincial attestation letters to eligible post-secondary institutions to allow international…

1 month ago

Build a Strong Resume for Job Hunting in Canada

As you navigate the exciting path of job hunting, one of the important tools you…

1 month ago

BC PNP Priority Occupations and Additional Criteria

Program priorities This section contains priority occupations and additional criteria that support the BC PNP’s…

2 months ago

How To Read a Job Advertisement

Types of job postings External - Positions open to the general public. Internal - Positions open only…

2 months ago

Comprehensive Guide to Writing an Invitation Letter for Your Canada Visa Application

Getting a Temporary Canada Visa means that you will be visiting Canada for a short…

3 months ago